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California wildfires: high winds fuel multiple new blazes in south – live California wildfires: high winds fuel multiple new blazes in south – live
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Early reports indicate that a new blaze has broken out in Fullerton in Orange County, one of roughly a dozen new fires that have ignited today alone. Cal Fire hasn’t yet posted details on Fullerton fire, but we’ll bring you new details as they emerge.
A brush fire has started in the Brea Dam area of Fullerton. FULLERTON FIRE, Orange County Fire Authority Air Ops, and Fullerton PD are all on-scene. Updates to follow. AVOID THE AREA. pic.twitter.com/fMuEXVtIDJ
The terror of a wildfire tearing through communities, consuming homes, is likely unimaginable for anyone who hasn’t lived through, or fled from one. And in the wake of a blaze, those stories abound.
But every once in a while a picture of humanity will emerge from the ashes — a kind of happy ending against a backdrop of destruction. We’ve seen a few of those this week already, as fires ignited up and down the state.
Stories like that of Rachel and James Page, a Windsor couple who on Saturday was forced to evacuate their Windsor home to flee the encroaching Kincade fire. Rachel, as it happened, was 39 weeks pregnant and experiencing signs that her coming-baby wouldn’t wait until Halloween, as expected.
The couple had planned to have the baby at home, but plans change. So they checked into a hotel in Napa outside of the evacuation zone, and with the help of mid-wives, Rachel gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Here’s from the story in the San Francisco Chronicle:
“She had a really gorgeous, beautiful, straightforward birth,” said Bee Lauher, a licensed midwife, who delivered the baby along with Napa Valley Midwives partners Heather Hilton and Kristina Parks, as first reported by the Napa Valley Register....
This isn’t the first time the Napa Valley Midwives have worked in a hotel during a crisis. In 2017, they delivered a baby at the Westin Verasa Napa with the Wine Country fires burning close by.
Sure, after the baby arrived, the couple got a call from the hotel desk informing them that guests had reported screaming, but they explained a baby had just been born and everything was fine.
Charming, too, are stories about volunteers who come together to rescue animals — like this piece today in the Los Angeles Times about a group that banded together to rescue horses today as the Easy fire burned a path through Simi Valley, north of Los Angeles.
Wrote LAT:
The equestrian community has consistently come together during fires. Volunteers often find people who need help through word-of-mouth or on social media, especially through a Facebook group called Southern California Equine Emergency Evacuation.
“People come from all over to help out,” Perera said.
Or the mysterious man who appeared unexpectly to rescue alpacas as the Kincade fire gained ground on the ranch.
This man just showed up to save these alpacas. He’s trying to herd them out and push them across the road #KincadeFire. Still on Chalk Hill Road. The man, who wouldn’t give his name, lives in a ranch across from these guys. He moved them all over to his place. pic.twitter.com/JDqERpLXpT
Finally, we saw a great story emerge out of Los Angeles this week, where laborers showed up to tend the houses or yards of the affluent because their bosses had fled and neglected to tell them the neighorhood had flames breathing down on it and was under mandatory evacuation orders.
That, by itself, is a little depressing and maybe infuriating. Until you read tweets from the reporter who wrote the story and learn that after publication, a reader had reached out and offered to replentish the wages for the housekeeper who was more worried about losing a day’s wages than avoiding the fire. People can be cool, sometimes.
Omg I could cry pic.twitter.com/IAvWpX9EAZ
The rhythmic metallic clang of construction rang through the Santa Rosa neighborhood of Coffey Park, an area that should have been a ghost town.The rhythmic metallic clang of construction rang through the Santa Rosa neighborhood of Coffey Park, an area that should have been a ghost town.
But despite the heavy smell of smoke wafting in from the Kincade fire buring just miles away, and a mandatory evacuation order that included much of the city, work continued as usual on Monday for many of the city’s laborers yesterday morning.But despite the heavy smell of smoke wafting in from the Kincade fire buring just miles away, and a mandatory evacuation order that included much of the city, work continued as usual on Monday for many of the city’s laborers yesterday morning.
In a story published today, the gifted Vivian Ho and I take a look at the those who stayed behind to work while thousands fled. For laborers and domestic workers, a day’s work can mean the difference between having money for food or not.In a story published today, the gifted Vivian Ho and I take a look at the those who stayed behind to work while thousands fled. For laborers and domestic workers, a day’s work can mean the difference between having money for food or not.
“We still need to make money,” landscaper Jordan Stokles told me, as he took off his hat and wiped sweat from his brow.“We still need to make money,” landscaper Jordan Stokles told me, as he took off his hat and wiped sweat from his brow.
In a sad twist, many of the construction who stayed behind worked to rebuild the houses burned down by the devastating wildfire that tore through the same area two years ago.In a sad twist, many of the construction who stayed behind worked to rebuild the houses burned down by the devastating wildfire that tore through the same area two years ago.
“(Santa Rosa is) an agricultural community and everything is very time-sensitive when it comes to harvesting the crops,” Ariel Kelly, the chief executive of Corazón Healdsburg, told Vivian.“(Santa Rosa is) an agricultural community and everything is very time-sensitive when it comes to harvesting the crops,” Ariel Kelly, the chief executive of Corazón Healdsburg, told Vivian.
“We have those visa workers on temporary agricultural visas and they’ll be concluding their stay because this is the end of the season. There’s this concern that ‘if I don’t finish the job, I won’t get paid’…I know that after the first wave of evacuations happened last Wednesday night and a number of them were at our shelter, they were still leaving to go back to work.”“We have those visa workers on temporary agricultural visas and they’ll be concluding their stay because this is the end of the season. There’s this concern that ‘if I don’t finish the job, I won’t get paid’…I know that after the first wave of evacuations happened last Wednesday night and a number of them were at our shelter, they were still leaving to go back to work.”
California workers stay behind as thousands flee wildfiresCalifornia workers stay behind as thousands flee wildfires
The dynamic winds are creating a high-stakes game of whack-a-mole for firefighters in California. As firefighters made progress on what’s been the largest of recent fires, the Kincade fire, a growing list of blazes have kicked up in southern California, currently under an “extreme red-flag” warning for the gusting Santa Ana winds whipping across the region.The dynamic winds are creating a high-stakes game of whack-a-mole for firefighters in California. As firefighters made progress on what’s been the largest of recent fires, the Kincade fire, a growing list of blazes have kicked up in southern California, currently under an “extreme red-flag” warning for the gusting Santa Ana winds whipping across the region.
In Riverside county, the Hill fire that started just after 11 am had consumed 200 acres by 2 pm. The Riverside county fire department reported that the blaze is currently only contained at 5%. One person with minor injuries has been transported to a local hospital. One mobile home and one residential home have been damaged.In Riverside county, the Hill fire that started just after 11 am had consumed 200 acres by 2 pm. The Riverside county fire department reported that the blaze is currently only contained at 5%. One person with minor injuries has been transported to a local hospital. One mobile home and one residential home have been damaged.
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued.Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued.
#HillFire off of Granite Valley and Pyrite Street, in Jurupa Valley in Riverside County is 200 acres. Mandatory Evacuations and road closures are in place. https://t.co/4LAfWTl9BR pic.twitter.com/mww9JaTBq3#HillFire off of Granite Valley and Pyrite Street, in Jurupa Valley in Riverside County is 200 acres. Mandatory Evacuations and road closures are in place. https://t.co/4LAfWTl9BR pic.twitter.com/mww9JaTBq3
As the wind dies down and firefighters contain the Kincade fire, the Sonoma county sheriff is giving the greenlight for more county residents to return to their homes.As the wind dies down and firefighters contain the Kincade fire, the Sonoma county sheriff is giving the greenlight for more county residents to return to their homes.
The evacuation orders have been lifted for four separate areas of the county, including the city of Santa Rosa, much of which had been under mandatory orders to leave.The evacuation orders have been lifted for four separate areas of the county, including the city of Santa Rosa, much of which had been under mandatory orders to leave.
The Kincade fire has been the biggest and most destructive of recent fires this season, burning nearly 77,000 acres and 206 structures over six days. Weakening winds offered a reprieve, and by this morning firefighters had been able to contain 30% of the fire.The Kincade fire has been the biggest and most destructive of recent fires this season, burning nearly 77,000 acres and 206 structures over six days. Weakening winds offered a reprieve, and by this morning firefighters had been able to contain 30% of the fire.
My colleague Susie Cagle talked to some Sonoma county residents, still traumatized by a fire that devastated the area two years ago, who simply refused to leave their house, vowing instead to protect it from the flames.My colleague Susie Cagle talked to some Sonoma county residents, still traumatized by a fire that devastated the area two years ago, who simply refused to leave their house, vowing instead to protect it from the flames.
Fire investigators meanwhile, are criss-crossing the county, assessing damaging and looking for clues as to which factors could best prevent, or at least resist, future fires.Fire investigators meanwhile, are criss-crossing the county, assessing damaging and looking for clues as to which factors could best prevent, or at least resist, future fires.
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A new fire, the Yosemite fire, has ignited near the area north of Los Angeles where authorities have already been working to extinguish the Easy fire, which ignited just after 6am today.A new fire, the Yosemite fire, has ignited near the area north of Los Angeles where authorities have already been working to extinguish the Easy fire, which ignited just after 6am today.
The fast-moving vegetation fire is spreading amid an “extreme red-flag warning” issued by the National Weather Service, an alert triggered by historic winds and bone-dry conditions.The fast-moving vegetation fire is spreading amid an “extreme red-flag warning” issued by the National Weather Service, an alert triggered by historic winds and bone-dry conditions.
Officials are expanding evacuaion orders as the fire moves. As of 1pm, about 7,000 homes 26,000 people were under evacuation orders.Officials are expanding evacuaion orders as the fire moves. As of 1pm, about 7,000 homes 26,000 people were under evacuation orders.
#YosemiteFire new brush fire burning currently #WatchLive https://t.co/ZIqapeW0qb#YosemiteFire new brush fire burning currently #WatchLive https://t.co/ZIqapeW0qb
Here’s a striking image from Los Angeles Times photographer Gina Ferazzi in Riverside county, where firefighters are battling the Hill fire that started this morning just after 11am and had chewed up 50 acres in about an hour, according to Cal Fire.Here’s a striking image from Los Angeles Times photographer Gina Ferazzi in Riverside county, where firefighters are battling the Hill fire that started this morning just after 11am and had chewed up 50 acres in about an hour, according to Cal Fire.
Blowing embers swirl in high winds as a resident of Riverside Heights Healthcare Center waits in her wheelchair across the street after evacuating during #HillFire. Health care workers and sheriffs deputies helped evacuate those who were wheelchair bound. pic.twitter.com/h06buTRVtSBlowing embers swirl in high winds as a resident of Riverside Heights Healthcare Center waits in her wheelchair across the street after evacuating during #HillFire. Health care workers and sheriffs deputies helped evacuate those who were wheelchair bound. pic.twitter.com/h06buTRVtS
Firefighters working the Easy fire north of Los Angeles are dealing with a growing blaze, a situation frustrated by fast-moving Santa Ana winds gusting across southern California.Firefighters working the Easy fire north of Los Angeles are dealing with a growing blaze, a situation frustrated by fast-moving Santa Ana winds gusting across southern California.
The fire that ignited just after 6am had charred 1,300 acres by noon, threatening about 6,500, an untold number of animals, and the 125,000 square foot Ronald Reagan Presidential Library perched on a nearby hillside.The fire that ignited just after 6am had charred 1,300 acres by noon, threatening about 6,500, an untold number of animals, and the 125,000 square foot Ronald Reagan Presidential Library perched on a nearby hillside.
Ventura County Fire Capt. Steve Kaufmann told the Los Angeles Times that high winds were complicating efforts to contain the blaze, dispersing water dropped by aircraft before it reached the fire.Ventura County Fire Capt. Steve Kaufmann told the Los Angeles Times that high winds were complicating efforts to contain the blaze, dispersing water dropped by aircraft before it reached the fire.
“The air assets are challenging at best,” Kaufmann said. “You can see a lot of the water that’s coming from the super scoopers is atomized because of the wind. It’s definitely makes it challenging for us.”“The air assets are challenging at best,” Kaufmann said. “You can see a lot of the water that’s coming from the super scoopers is atomized because of the wind. It’s definitely makes it challenging for us.”
By around 12:30pm, the fire had moved west was encroaching on the Classic Equestrian Center.By around 12:30pm, the fire had moved west was encroaching on the Classic Equestrian Center.
Active firefight at the Classic Equestrain Center in Moorpark. #EasyFire @KNX1070 pic.twitter.com/iqT0NRmPmdActive firefight at the Classic Equestrain Center in Moorpark. #EasyFire @KNX1070 pic.twitter.com/iqT0NRmPmd
Rounding up animals and moving them to safety has been a major component of evacuations, an effort made more difficult for large, less-mobile animals like cows.Rounding up animals and moving them to safety has been a major component of evacuations, an effort made more difficult for large, less-mobile animals like cows.
One rancher staring down the Easy fire apparently enlisted the help of a photographer to evacuate his horses, who appears to have been happy to oblige.One rancher staring down the Easy fire apparently enlisted the help of a photographer to evacuate his horses, who appears to have been happy to oblige.
Had to put the cameras down for a second to help get these horses out. Rancher: "have you ever lead a horse?" Me: NORancher: "You gon' learn today!"#easyfire pic.twitter.com/m86pBL8sKSHad to put the cameras down for a second to help get these horses out. Rancher: "have you ever lead a horse?" Me: NORancher: "You gon' learn today!"#easyfire pic.twitter.com/m86pBL8sKS
In addition to the Mureau brush fire that kicked up this morning just north of Malibu, a count one in southern California’s Riverside county and another to the north in Kern County.In addition to the Mureau brush fire that kicked up this morning just north of Malibu, a count one in southern California’s Riverside county and another to the north in Kern County.
The fire in riverside was reported at 7am, writes the Los Angeles Times. According to Cal Fire, five acres have burned, along with two vehicles and three buildings, and the fire is contained at 10%. LA Times says 119 firefighters have been dispatched to fight a blazed fueled by Santa Ana winds gusting up to 60 mph.The fire in riverside was reported at 7am, writes the Los Angeles Times. According to Cal Fire, five acres have burned, along with two vehicles and three buildings, and the fire is contained at 10%. LA Times says 119 firefighters have been dispatched to fight a blazed fueled by Santa Ana winds gusting up to 60 mph.
In Kern County, the area surrounding Bakersfield, a vegetation fire dubbed the Thief fire has burned about six to eight acres, but Kern county firefighters are holding the line.In Kern County, the area surrounding Bakersfield, a vegetation fire dubbed the Thief fire has burned about six to eight acres, but Kern county firefighters are holding the line.
New fire in Calabasas at Mureau Rd X 101 in the #WoolseyFire scar. 3 acres, rapid rate of spread pic.twitter.com/tMfWn2WHxPNew fire in Calabasas at Mureau Rd X 101 in the #WoolseyFire scar. 3 acres, rapid rate of spread pic.twitter.com/tMfWn2WHxP
A small brushfire that officials are referring to as the Mureau fire has kicked up in Calabasas, an area just north of Malibu. It has grown to five acres and the Los Angeles fire department is telling area residents to be prepared to evacuated.A small brushfire that officials are referring to as the Mureau fire has kicked up in Calabasas, an area just north of Malibu. It has grown to five acres and the Los Angeles fire department is telling area residents to be prepared to evacuated.
The Los Angeles Times reports that aerial video shows that the fire ignited in the area where the Woolsey fire took place last year, a burn that left a scar so deep that it’s visible from space.The Los Angeles Times reports that aerial video shows that the fire ignited in the area where the Woolsey fire took place last year, a burn that left a scar so deep that it’s visible from space.
California’s neighbors to the east are sending reinforcements to help the Golden State battle wildfires, reports the Associated Press.California’s neighbors to the east are sending reinforcements to help the Golden State battle wildfires, reports the Associated Press.
Fire agencies in Montana are sending 20 engines and 72 firefighters to California while Idaho plans to send five fire engines and 17 personnel.Fire agencies in Montana are sending 20 engines and 72 firefighters to California while Idaho plans to send five fire engines and 17 personnel.
Currently more than 5,000 firefighters in California are working the wildfires.Currently more than 5,000 firefighters in California are working the wildfires.
Fire has reached the doorstep of the Reagan library, as firefighters dig in to save the structure.Fire has reached the doorstep of the Reagan library, as firefighters dig in to save the structure.
The Los Angeles Times reports that the fast-moving Easy fire, burning outside the library Wednesday morning, forced a number of people inside the structure to shelter in place:The Los Angeles Times reports that the fast-moving Easy fire, burning outside the library Wednesday morning, forced a number of people inside the structure to shelter in place:
Firefighters were at the facility prepared to provide structure protection. The flames were being held back by an aggressive ground and aerial attack on the ridges beyond Simi’s modern residential estates.Firefighters were at the facility prepared to provide structure protection. The flames were being held back by an aggressive ground and aerial attack on the ridges beyond Simi’s modern residential estates.
Helicopters repeatedly dropped loads of water behind the library in 60mph winds, turning the flames on the ridge 300ft below into smoke. Amid wind gusts strong enough to knock a person off balance, two super-scooper planes dipped down behind the library before unleashing such a volume of water it created its own rainbow.Helicopters repeatedly dropped loads of water behind the library in 60mph winds, turning the flames on the ridge 300ft below into smoke. Amid wind gusts strong enough to knock a person off balance, two super-scooper planes dipped down behind the library before unleashing such a volume of water it created its own rainbow.
Photographers on the scene have captured some remarkable images.Photographers on the scene have captured some remarkable images.
Air Force One sits on display at #reaganlibrary as the #easyfire burns in the hills of Simi Valley. #latimes @latimes pic.twitter.com/xdnS1QGVCcAir Force One sits on display at #reaganlibrary as the #easyfire burns in the hills of Simi Valley. #latimes @latimes pic.twitter.com/xdnS1QGVCc
#Easyfire structure defense near the Reagan library just now. On assignment for @washingtonpost pic.twitter.com/YShaImf65Y#Easyfire structure defense near the Reagan library just now. On assignment for @washingtonpost pic.twitter.com/YShaImf65Y
More than 1 million people in northern California were still without power on Wednesday as Pacific Gas & Electric initiated a new round of blackouts in 22 counties, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.More than 1 million people in northern California were still without power on Wednesday as Pacific Gas & Electric initiated a new round of blackouts in 22 counties, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Parts of northern California, including areas just east and north of San Francisco, were spared from the blackouts after weather took a favorable turn. One area spared from an additional blackout was San Rafael, in Marin county, which on Tuesday morning was just blinking to life after a shutdown that lasted several days.Parts of northern California, including areas just east and north of San Francisco, were spared from the blackouts after weather took a favorable turn. One area spared from an additional blackout was San Rafael, in Marin county, which on Tuesday morning was just blinking to life after a shutdown that lasted several days.
Residents there talked to me about the financial impact the blackouts would have on them and their families. Eddie, who works at a nearby restaurant, told me he had been out of work for four days after the lights went out at his place of business. He said the blackouts had affected the entire community and closed the grocery stores that were close enough for him to reach by foot.Residents there talked to me about the financial impact the blackouts would have on them and their families. Eddie, who works at a nearby restaurant, told me he had been out of work for four days after the lights went out at his place of business. He said the blackouts had affected the entire community and closed the grocery stores that were close enough for him to reach by foot.
“Schools have been closed. Nobody can go out and buy groceries. This area is really taking a hit and losing profit,” Eddie said.“Schools have been closed. Nobody can go out and buy groceries. This area is really taking a hit and losing profit,” Eddie said.
Across the street from the transit station – where trains weren’t running thanks to the blackout – Colonial Liquor had just opened its doors after two days without power.Across the street from the transit station – where trains weren’t running thanks to the blackout – Colonial Liquor had just opened its doors after two days without power.
The man behind the counter, who declined to give his name, said: “I’m going to have to work for six months straight to make up what I lost.”The man behind the counter, who declined to give his name, said: “I’m going to have to work for six months straight to make up what I lost.”
Bill Horton waited an extra hour for a bus to take him to his job in Petaluma because the trains weren’t running.Bill Horton waited an extra hour for a bus to take him to his job in Petaluma because the trains weren’t running.
“I’ll be OK,” Horton said. “But so many of the people you see here riding public transit, they live pay check to pay check. They fight over those hours. They can’t afford to lose several days wages.”“I’ll be OK,” Horton said. “But so many of the people you see here riding public transit, they live pay check to pay check. They fight over those hours. They can’t afford to lose several days wages.”
The eucalyptus tree has been something of a menace in the history of California wildfires and has played a role in sparking the Getty fire in west Los Angeles, officials say.The eucalyptus tree has been something of a menace in the history of California wildfires and has played a role in sparking the Getty fire in west Los Angeles, officials say.
Eric Garcetti, the Los Angeles mayor, said Tuesday that video footage shows a branch breaking off a eucalyptus tree and sparking the fire. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, which operates the lines, said the utility recently cleared away nearby brush to reduce the risk of fire, but the the branch came from outside the clearance area. The mayor called it “an act of God”. (The fact that the wind played a significant role in sparking the fire is a good illustration of why PG&E began shutting off power to begin with).Eric Garcetti, the Los Angeles mayor, said Tuesday that video footage shows a branch breaking off a eucalyptus tree and sparking the fire. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, which operates the lines, said the utility recently cleared away nearby brush to reduce the risk of fire, but the the branch came from outside the clearance area. The mayor called it “an act of God”. (The fact that the wind played a significant role in sparking the fire is a good illustration of why PG&E began shutting off power to begin with).
The Los Angeles Times published video of what is believed to be the moment the Getty fire started.The Los Angeles Times published video of what is believed to be the moment the Getty fire started.
The eucalyptus tree isn’t native to California is actually considered an invasive species. Not only can the trees alter fire patterns and soil moisture, but eucalyptus oil is highly flammable and in some places have been known to explode when they catch fire.The eucalyptus tree isn’t native to California is actually considered an invasive species. Not only can the trees alter fire patterns and soil moisture, but eucalyptus oil is highly flammable and in some places have been known to explode when they catch fire.
That’s why efforts have been made in California to clear away the tress in an effort to reduce fire risk.That’s why efforts have been made in California to clear away the tress in an effort to reduce fire risk.
KQED published this explainer several years ago on the tree’s role in fires:KQED published this explainer several years ago on the tree’s role in fires:
Fifteen major fires roared through 9,000 acres of the East Bay Hills between 1923 and 1992, incinerating some 4,000 homes and killing 26 people. The Oakland “Tunnel” fire, considered the worst in California history, caused an estimated $1.5 billion in damage, destroyed more than 3,000 homes and killed 25 people. Following the Oakland fire, disaster experts urged large landowners in the East Bay Hills to work together to manage vegetation to prevent another catastrophic wildfire, says Tom Klatt, who manages environmental projects for UC Berkeley and serves on the UC Fire Mitigation Committee.Fifteen major fires roared through 9,000 acres of the East Bay Hills between 1923 and 1992, incinerating some 4,000 homes and killing 26 people. The Oakland “Tunnel” fire, considered the worst in California history, caused an estimated $1.5 billion in damage, destroyed more than 3,000 homes and killed 25 people. Following the Oakland fire, disaster experts urged large landowners in the East Bay Hills to work together to manage vegetation to prevent another catastrophic wildfire, says Tom Klatt, who manages environmental projects for UC Berkeley and serves on the UC Fire Mitigation Committee.
In early October, when PG&E started shutting off power in the area around Oakland as a way to reduce the threat of fire, I visited the Oakland Hills neighborhood and spoke with one home owner who had lived through the devastating fire in ‘92 and rebuilt her home on the same spot. She’s made sure to clear away the Eucalyptus trees on her property since then, she told me.In early October, when PG&E started shutting off power in the area around Oakland as a way to reduce the threat of fire, I visited the Oakland Hills neighborhood and spoke with one home owner who had lived through the devastating fire in ‘92 and rebuilt her home on the same spot. She’s made sure to clear away the Eucalyptus trees on her property since then, she told me.
Mario Koran here, picking up the fire-watch from my colleague Joanna Walters. I’ll be bringing you the day’s wildfire news. Let’s get right to it...Mario Koran here, picking up the fire-watch from my colleague Joanna Walters. I’ll be bringing you the day’s wildfire news. Let’s get right to it...
A fire burning in Simi Valley, a suburb north-west of Los Angeles, is currently burning out of control. By 9.15am, the blaze had been underway for three hours, the Los Angeles Times reports. Authorities have dubbed it the Easy fire.A fire burning in Simi Valley, a suburb north-west of Los Angeles, is currently burning out of control. By 9.15am, the blaze had been underway for three hours, the Los Angeles Times reports. Authorities have dubbed it the Easy fire.
Portions of Simi Valley and the surrounding area are under mandatory evacuation orders and local schools have been closed for the day.Portions of Simi Valley and the surrounding area are under mandatory evacuation orders and local schools have been closed for the day.